The Clifton clarion., 1887-07-06
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ton. We have ice, lemons, mint and proof sticks galore, with the assistance of which, with horse racing and a grand ball, we expect to pass the day pleasantly. Col. Anthony Wade has his artillery 1.-two anvils) ready, with which to open the ball at sunrise. Who wouldn't be patriotic with such surroundings9
 The Hon. George H. Stevens left Thursday for Yuma to attend the regulay quarterly meeting of the Board of Prison Commissioners.
 Supervisors Whelan and Weech met Friday to equalize assess ments. They are dong their work slowly but thoroughly and when they get through the assessment role will be increased several thousands. To raise or not to raise is the question with them, the word '1ower" being ignored and, I think, for the best, as the assessments in many cases are en- tirely too low. The board adjourned Saturday evening until Tuesday morning, and judging from the amount of work yet to be done, it is probable it will be in session all week.
 I have it from very good author ity that Mir. Adolph Solomon, of Solomon, Wickersham & Co.,, Bowie Station, will shortly take his de- parture for Fl Paso, where he will be connected with the house of L. B. Freudenthal x Go. MT. Solo mon will retain his business in terests in Arizona, but will in crease by his ability, experience and industry, the prosperity of the already prosperous house of Freu- denthal & Co.
 D. H. Ming, administrator of the estate of J. B. Collins, is ln town on business connected with tho estate.
 Judge Patterson and Miss Fran kie Burdick arrived Saturday, the advance guard, as it were, of the army from the eastern section of the county expected to our Fourth of July celebration.
 Mir. I. E. Solomon returned to- day from San Carlos. He reports that the general court martial con- vened at that place for the trial of the Indian scouts, who revolted and fired at Captain Pierce and Al Sieber, organized yesterday Saturday. and that the trial was progressing when he left. Major Anson Mills, 10th cavalry, is pres ident of the court, and Lieutenant Baldwin, 9th infantry, has been appointed to defend the prisoners. Baldwin is an able lawyer and will no doubt do justice to his clients, but it is to be hoped that his eff forts will not prevent them from being convicted nor mitigate their punishment. Al Sieber is improv- ing steadily under the skillful treatment of Dr. Davis, and this week an effort will be made to ab- stract the splintered bone, when it is expected the wound will neal. Many of the Indians appear to be uneasy and have quit working to lounge around the agency, but this is thought to be due to the ex- citement of the trial and the pres ence of so many officers.
 Nothing new at Thomas. The ice machine is not expected to be in operation before the middle of August. The firm of Cutter & Leahy is doing the bulk of the business. The other traders are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the paymaster to make times lively.
 The first mail on the new route between Thomas and Grant ar rived at Thomas Friday evening. It is carried on horseback at present, but blackboard has been ordered and will be put on as soon as it arrives.
 Judging from the returns re- ceived from the recent elect ion of school trustees the majority of our citizens take but little interest in school matters. Out of the thirteen school districts an election was held only in five, and these are all in this valley, viz: Thomas, Pima, Thatcher, Saf- ford and Graham. When it is re- membered that something like S10,000 yearly is expended on the public schools of this county, it is almost criminal in the citizens to l eYh1hit such indifference